While the official end of summer is still a few weeks away, if you’re already making your wish list for destinations to visit next summer, American Airlines’ newly announced network expansion might serve as fodder.
27.08.2024 - 22:55 / travelpulse.com / Patrick Clarke
Southwest Airlines has extended its bookable flight schedule through April 7, 2025.
Customers can now book the low-cost carrier well into next spring, including new nonstop routes as well as new redeye options.
Southwest will debut overnight flights on February 13, 2025, with customers able to book redeye flights from Denver, San Diego, Sacramento, Las Vegas, Los Angeles and Phoenix by March 6, 2025.
March 6 will also see the Dallas-based carrier introduce new weekday service between Austin and Milwaukee; less than daily flights between Austin and Reno, Nevada; daily service between Nashville and Indianapolis and weekend flights between Sacramento and Tucson.
Beginning March 8, 2025, Southwest will expand its offerings from the Music City by launching Saturday service between Nashville and Cabo San Lucas/Los Cabos, Mexico as well as Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.
Southwest will also start Saturday service between Sacramento and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico on March 8.
In the meantime, Southwest is responding to passenger demand ahead of college football season by adding extra flights between select cities this November, including Tampa and Austin; Dallas and Lubbock, Texas; Columbus and Chicago (Midway) and Cleveland and New Orleans.
"With kids returning to school across the country, there's no better time for parents to show off their Big Flex and book an incredible spring break trip," Jennifer Bridie, Vice President of Marketing at Southwest Airlines, said in a statement. "Thanks to our world-renowned flexibility, two free checked bags, and a schedule that flexes with travelers' demands, customers can book their flights today and secure their spring getaway."
Contact your travel advisor or visit Southwest.com to book the carrier's extended flight schedule.
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